How Long Does It Hurt (when A Heart Breaks) Lyrics - Jean Shepard

How long does it hurt when a heart breaks? 

How long can you stand the pain? 

How long does one dream when a dream die 

And only the memories remain? 

It seems it must take forever 

To forget the love you once knew 

How long does it hurt when a heart breaks? 

How long must the heart ache for you? 

How long does it hurt when a heart breaks? 

Oh, how many tears must fall 

Before one is free from the chains 

Of a love that's beyond all recall? 

I keep saying, "Soon, I'll forget you" 

But somehow, I'll never do 

How long does it hurt when a heart breaks? 

As long as I keep loving you